Learning English can be challenging and time-consuming. However, at Swinburne Sarawak, we see it as a valuable learning experience. It also can create many opportunities!
English is a globally used language. It is the language of business, education, travel, and popular culture. As of 2022, there are over 1.5 billion English speakers worldwide. This makes it an essential skill to have. 
So, let’s look at the top 5 reasons why improving your English is so important:
Learning English helps with confidence
One significant benefit of improving your English skills is the confidence boost it gives you. Speakers who can communicate in English are
- confident in their abilities
- better equipped to handle everyday situations
- efficient in communication with different people and cultures.
Being able to converse in English not only boosts your confidence, but it also improves your ability to connect and create positive relationships.
English fluency improves and widens employment prospects
Improved English skills give you the advantage of extensive employment opportunities. it is widely known that job seekers with a good command of the English language have the edge over those who don’t.
Good English language skills make you more competitive and marketable. Also, prominent employers want candidates who communicate effectively in English.
It improves communication skills
Improved English language skills allow speakers to communicate efficiently, clearly, and effectively. These skills help you get your points across. You will also be able to prepare intelligible reports and persuasive presentations.
With language barriers removed, intercultural communication becomes transparent and productive.
It opens your world to information on popular culture
Your English language skills open your world to information on popular culture among others. Popular culture, a majority of which is expressed through news, books, music, sports and films, is mostly available in English.
When you understand international music, films, news, books etc, it opens your world to alternate ideas, thoughts and opinions.
English gives you access to world-class education and establishments
Many world-renowned education institutions conduct their courses in English. This is why having good English language skills helps you gain access to a world-class education. Being a student from a world-renowned institution can also help you establish yourself internationally.
Having good English also opens opportunities not only to study but also to work internationally. You gain so much more from being a part of this international collaboration. And just goes to show that having a good grasp of the English language can be the difference between being accepted or rejected.
Ready to enhance your English skills?
Swinburne Sarawak offers the English Enhancement Program (EEP) in collaboration with Yayasan Sarawak. Held over just 4 weeks, EEP is open to all Sarawakian students. You only need 3 credits, including B.Melayu, to enrol*. Students are also provided with an RM300 one-off allowance.
You’re from outside Kuching? Worry not as you may receive an offer for accommodation at Swinburne’s Student Village.
Worried about finances once you complete the program? Yayasan Sarawak ensures students the availability of financial assistance or scholarship for deserving students.
Have we convinced you yet? Contact Faizin Zainudin at +60 13 8112 509 to know more!
*Terms apply